Hold forth
verb
To talk a lot about something, often expressing strong opinions.
He was holding forth on his favorite topic, history of art.
Often appears as...
- hold forth about
- hold forth on
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To offer or propose something for consideration or acceptance.
The company is holding forth a generous redundancy package for all long-serving employees.
Often appears as...
- hold forth an offer
- hold forth a proposal
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To talk a lot about something, often expressing strong opinions.
He was holding forth on his favorite topic, history of art.
Often appears as...
- hold forth about
- hold forth on
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To offer or propose something for consideration or acceptance.
The company is holding forth a generous redundancy package for all long-serving employees.
Often appears as...
- hold forth an offer
- hold forth a proposal
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Verbosity Alert
Indicates someone speaking at length, often more than necessary, which can be tedious for listeners.
During the meeting, he held forth about minor details, losing the team's interest.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Opinions
Implies the speaker has firm beliefs on the subject and presents them with confidence, sometimes aggressively.
She held forth on the unfairness of the new policy with great passion.
Pro Tip 3/3Expertise Assumed
Often used when someone is discussing a topic they're knowledgeable about or perceived as an expert in.
The professor held forth on the significance of Shakespeare in modern literature.
Pro Tip 1/3Verbosity Alert
Indicates someone speaking at length, often more than necessary, which can be tedious for listeners.
During the meeting, he held forth about minor details, losing the team's interest.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Opinions
Implies the speaker has firm beliefs on the subject and presents them with confidence, sometimes aggressively.
She held forth on the unfairness of the new policy with great passion.
Pro Tip 3/3Expertise Assumed
Often used when someone is discussing a topic they're knowledgeable about or perceived as an expert in.
The professor held forth on the significance of Shakespeare in modern literature.
Pro Tip 1/3Verbosity Alert
Indicates someone speaking at length, often more than necessary, which can be tedious for listeners.
During the meeting, he held forth about minor details, losing the team's interest.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Opinions
Implies the speaker has firm beliefs on the subject and presents them with confidence, sometimes aggressively.
She held forth on the unfairness of the new policy with great passion.
Pro Tip 3/3Expertise Assumed
Often used when someone is discussing a topic they're knowledgeable about or perceived as an expert in.
The professor held forth on the significance of Shakespeare in modern literature.
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